The cost to rent a home in Chapala or Ajijic really depends on what you are looking for. You can find a 2 bedroom with roof terrace, garden, garage, and 2 big living rooms for US $400 a month. There are also options for less money and smaller. The cost to rent a home in Chapala or Ajijic really depends on what you are looking for. You can find a 2 bedroom with roof terrace, garden, garage, and 2 big living rooms for US $400 a month. There are also options for less money and smaller. 
As a tourists you can get by just speaking English. However, to really enjoy the country at the people, culture and feel part of the community I would recommend that you learn the language. There are many language schools or individuals that can teach you and assist you in integrating. As a tourists you can get by just speaking English. However, to really enjoy the country at the people, culture and feel part of the community I would recommend that you learn the language. There are many language schools or individuals that can teach you and assist you in integrating. 
The healthcare in Portugal was a sensitive issue for us for many years because until we joined the European Union we were an undeveloped country. We came from the two world wars then we went through a dictatorship then there was a revolution and the Communists took over and that made our country even poorer. As a result, Portugal’s medical facilities were not top of the line 30 years ago. But then we joined the European Union and as we joined the European Union, there are certain...The healthcare in Portugal was a sensitive issue for us for many years because until we joined the European Union we were an undeveloped country. We came from the two world wars then we went through a dictatorship then there was a revolution and the Communists took over and that made our country even poorer. As a result, Portugal’s medical facilities were not top of the line 30 years ago. But then we joined the European Union and as we joined the European Union, there are certain rules with which we had to comply, and the quality of our medical systems was one of them. At that moment, there were two or three really famous Portuguese businessmen who invested heavily in medical facilities and systems, so today, and for the past 10 years, we are at the same level as any other civilized European country. So we have very good medical facilities at the moment. We are on par with France, Great Britain, etc.
Belize is an English-speaking country so all the doctors here speak English.Belize is an English-speaking country so all the doctors here speak English."What is Hobbitenango?"
Many of my stories involve a place up the hill near us called Hobbitenango, and before I write about building my house here, I must explain what Hobbitenango is. “Tenango” is a Mayan suffix to many of the names of towns in Guatemala, meaning “the place of.” Jocotenango is the place of the Jocos, Alotenango is the place of the Alos, Chimaltenango the place of the Chimals, etc. So this place near us is the place of …. you guessed, the...
walk the streets in Panama City when I first arrived. However, for me the experience reminded me of some Caribbean countries. The truth is, after one month in Panama City, I felt as if I was risking my life....JPG)
